Live updates on visa rules, scam alerts, customs changes, and safety notices. Updated as news breaks.
Vietnam introduced two new visa types — UĐ1 for high-skilled digital technology professionals and UĐ2 for their spouses and children under 18 — as part of a push to attract global tech talent.
Source: Vietnam Immigration Department
Under Decree No. 165/2026/NĐ-CP, every inbound, outbound and transit passenger must complete an online health declaration before entering or exiting Vietnam, alongside stricter customs and immigration checks.
Source: Vietnam Government / Decree 165/2026/NĐ-CP
Reports of bag and phone snatching from motorbikes have increased in HCMC's tourist areas, particularly around Ben Thanh Market and Bui Vien Walking Street.
Source: Vietnam Tourist Police
Vietnam upgraded its e-Visa to 90-day multiple-entry in 2023 and the system now processes applications in under 24 hours for most nationalities.
Source: Vietnam Immigration Department
Phu Quoc maintains its special status: all nationalities get 30 days visa-free when arriving directly to the island — no e-Visa needed.
Source: Vietnam Tourism Authority
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